Statement: Should Government close down loss-making public sector enterprises?

Arguments:

1. No. All employees will lose their jobs, security and earning, what would they do?
2. Yes. In a competitive world the rule is 'survival of the fittest'.

Arguments:

1. Yes. Trappers are making a lot of money;
2. No. Bans on hunting and trapping are not effective.

Arguments:

1. Yes. It is expensive and therefore it is beyond the means of most people in our country.
2. No. Nothing should be banned in a democratic country like ours.

Arguments:

1. No. We have still not achieved the target for literacy.
2. No. We will have to face the problem of unemployed but highly qualified people.

Arguments:

1. No. It will also help in success of compulsory education programme.
2. Yes. It will help to eliminate the adult illiteracy.

Arguments:

1. Yes. It will help Doordarshan to have fair and impartial coverage of all important events.
2. No. The coverage of events will be decided by a few who may not have healthy outlook.

Arguments:

1. Yes. Incentives are essential for attracting government servants there.
2. No. Rural areas are already cheaper, healthier and less complex than big cities. So? Why offer extra incentives!

Arguments:

1. Yes. This will make the parliamentary elections more meaningful as the voters can make a considered judgement for casting their vote.
2. No. In a democracy any person fulfilling the eligibility criteria can contest parliamentary elections and there should be no restrictions.

Arguments:

1. Yes. It is an essential concomitant in a capitalist economy.
2. No. It leads to wastage of resources.

Arguments:

1. Yes. They will be able to devote more time for the country.
2. No, nobody will contest election.

Arguments:

1. No, our need is 'bread' for everyone, we cannot follow western models.
2. Yes. We cannot compete in the international market without equipping our children with computers.